Today’s solar eclipse is all kinds of special since it’s super rare – not to mention the astrological significance it represents – but had you ever thought it may impact your periods, too? Many people believe that the moon can impact our menstrual cycle, so if you’re wondering if this year’s celestial event could be playing havoc with you, you’re not alone.
Has your period payed you an unexpected early visit this month? Have you had menstrual cramps out of the blue? Have you been moody or overly sensitive like when you’re PMSing (even though you’re definitely not)? Well sista, it’s not only you.
Turns out, loads of women have noticed what may be a strange side effect of today’s solar eclipse. And although it seems hard to believe this is actually a thing, a quick chat to your closest friends will tell you different – just by bringing this subject up in our office, we’ve heard a resounding “saaaame”.
Plus, plenty of people on TikTok are claiming that their periods are acting up this month, with some believing that the energy of the eclipse is bringing about an early or heavy bleed, or stronger emotions and PMS:
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“I’m two weeks early… no cramps and I feel so peaceful and optimistic which normally the opposite,” one commenter writes, with another adding: “Mine started yesterday all of sudden!”
Before you call this nonsense and close this tab, let us serve you some facts. Weird, non-scientific facts BUT STILL… facts.
For starters, menstrual and lunar cycles have more in common then you think. They both take approximately 28 days and they both involve tides. Throughout history these cycles were believed to be connected, so when the full moon would strike, women would gather into a “moon lodge” to sit and bleed together. Yep, you’ve read that right.
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The solar eclipse is also (simply putting) the beginning of a new moon cycle, which [in metaphysical tradition] is believed to be the perfect time to begin menstruation. Now imagine the force of a new moon cycle during a solar eclipse.
GP Dr Giuseppe Aragona previously told GLAMOUR: “Most often it is coincidence if the moon and menstrual cycles align or sync up, rather than any actual science or biological reasons behind it. However, many spiritual people may like to believe that there are reasons behind this, and in most cases, it is harmless if not a good way of promoting a healthy relationship and connection to our bodies to believe in such things.”
So if you spent two hours on Google searching for ‘reasons why I got my period early’, ‘why am I so angry all the time?’, ‘I can’t stop stuffing my face with chocolate’, or ‘WHY? WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME, UTERUS?’, you’re not alone.
Bear in mind that there hasn’t been any scientific research confirming that moon cycles or eclipses can affect your menstrual cycle. So if you feel something is truly off, contact your GP.